About PS You are Here

P.S. You Are Here

In April 2014, Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Denver Arts & Venues launched P.S. You Are Here, a citywide creative placemaking and neighborhood revitalization program that will cultivate collaborative, community-driven, outdoor projects in Denver’s public spaces.

The program is designed to inspire innovative ideas by community members who themselves would be impacted by the projects. We encourage place-based, grassroots involvement from residents, artists, neighborhood associations, non- and for-profit organizations and businesses to claim, initiate and drive the creation of temporary, authentic demonstrations and activation of outdoor public spaces. These creative, short-term physical improvement projects in public spaces like parks, alleys, streets, sidewalks, courtyards, medians and stairways transform our underutilized urban spaces to increase collaboration, honor heritage, build civic engagement, beautify neighborhoods, enrich communities and foster healthier and more social and economically viable communities that inspire long-term change.

In 2014 P.S. You Are Here provided $40,000 in grants to seven community-lead groups in the City of Denver including Redline, La Alma Neighborhood Association, Whittier Neighborhood Association, Chaffee Park, Athmar Park, Access Gallery, BirdSeed Collective and Jefferson Park. Arts & Venues is excited to announce that these projects are now underway for 2015.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

The 2015 proposal submission form will be open early spring 2015, please review the GUIDELINES and TOOLKIT.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Projects must be located in an outdoor, public space within the City and County of Denver and be consistent with city policies and adopted neighborhood plans

Projects must be on display for a minimum of 3 months up to 1 year

Projects must be highly visible, free and open to all members of the public

BACKGROUND

P.S. You Are Here is a partnership between the City of Denver’s Budget and Management Office and Denver Arts & Venues
In the spirit of Denver’s cultural plan, IMAGINE 2020, and as we look to Denver’s future, we understand that public and shared spaces are key to enriching the social and personal health, happiness and well-being of our residents and neighborhoods.

PROJECT GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Enrich the lives for Denver residents and visitors by integrating the arts, culture and creativity into daily life and neighborhoods that is accessible for all